After running 13 miles, second breakfast never tasted so good! 
Mal made us greasy egg sandwiches with extra sharp cheddar cheese and extra butter. Every bite tasted amazing.
After second breakfast, it was time to get to work. Like usual, Mal and I divided and conquered our tasks for the day. He worked outside; I worked inside.
Mal spent a solid two hours raking the leaves in our backyard.
Of course, his furry sidekick kept him company.
Murphy wanted to help.
But, he was more interested in eating leaves.
And chewing sticks.
Typical.
While the boys cleaned up the yard, I organized my office.
I made some serious progress, but it’s still not quite finished.
While cleaning my office, I snacked on an apple.
Around 4:00 pm, Mal and I called it quits for the day. We broke open a couple of beers to celebrate our hard work and PR’s on this morning’s half marathon.
Running long distances makes me crave beer in a major way! Hello, carbs!
I also snacked on a Nature’s Path granola bar.
Now, Mal and I are munching on some Backyard BBQ Chips to hold us over until dinner.
I’m getting really hungry, so I think it’s time to start cooking!
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Congrats on the half today! Posts with Murphy in them always put a smile on my face š
I love extra sharp cheddar cheese with eggs too. In fact, extra sharp cheddar is good any way one wants to eat it.
We love BBQ chips. They never last long here.
Beer and BBQ chips are the BEST way to celebrate after a good half-marathon! In fact, I’m just amazed that you both did housework at all afterward–I’d be lying on the couch all day!
Congratulations on your PR! I’m glad your fever went away!! š
Good for you two! Looks like you are enjoying the day and each other!!! have a great night Tina!
i really miss leaves, but i don’t miss raking them!
1. I LIVE for post-race beers.
2. I can’t believe you did work after running a half!
3. LOVE the color of your office!!!
Good job on the half! I can’t believe you did so well while in sickness recovery. You are amazing as always!! And you’ve got two manly men raking those leaves!
Running 13 miles and cleaning all day, wow girl, I bet your ready to eat off your arm!
I agree with the others… I am totally amazed you woke up at the crack of dawn, ran 13 miles, then came home and worked all day! Can I have your energy and ambition, please š
If I had run a half marathon this morning, I would have come home and passed out on my couch in front of the tv! You two are such troopers!
You guys are such hard workers!! I’m impressed! Congrats again on the PR š
I love doing inside work and the Husband loves outside work, so like you, that deal works perfectly!
I love dividing and conquering errands/household chores. I’m so impressed you guys were productive after a race. Good for you! š
Murphy chewing on sticks is too cute. I need a pug.
Don’t forget the protein!!!! It’s optimal for race and muscle recovery!!!
Looks like Murphy was helping more than anyone else! š Yay for chips at the end of a hard day’s work š
I know this is really weird, but I love love love to unpack! I love to organize and unpacking is like some mega challenge of organizational skills.
Glad you guys are celebrating all that hard work with yummy beer!
i’m the SAME way w/ beer and long runs…enjoyed one today after an 11-12 miler. man alive, so good. as are the sweets…
awesome job this morning! it was fun reading about your training…you guys rocked it!
I just got into Nature’s Path granola bars! I love the Alotta Apricota and the Peanut Buddy š
i love nature’s path cereals but have never tried their granola bars, but i can only imagine that they’d be super yummy! what a productive day you had!
Congrats on the half marathon!! I’m glad your temp. went down so you could run it…and congrats to Mal, too!! You two are both speed demons!!
Congrats on your PR! What a great way to start a Sunday!
I absolutely LOVE any and ALL pictures of Murphy! Always! This one with him eating the leaf though… oh my goodness… I die. š
Raking leaves is hard work! Love your pic of the apple, btw.
Love the color of your office! I’ve been looking for a good greyish-purple – do you know what the name of the color is by any chance?
raking leaves in New England is something I certainly dont miss!